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The great tripod & head thread!

danlindberg

Well-known member
Just to add concerning height/weight of all components. I have also simplified and using the pano plate directly on the levellingbase of tripod to minimize height increase (and bulk/weight ofcourse) for single row stitch. The only difference is that I need to level (and aim) the baseplate 'before' mounting the cam.
 

thrice

Active member
Since I have moved away from large format and tech cams I think I will need to rationalise my tripod setup.

I currently have a Gitzo GT3542LOS which is an absolute beast of a tripod with no compromises.

How do the users of the Novoflex Triopod rate it's stability/weight versus the best the italians can offer?

Thanks in advance,
Dan
 

MGrayson

Subscriber and Workshop Member
Dan,

I have the same Gitzo and use it with a cube. The Novoflex setups are half the weight, and not as stiff. But I've not had a single frame ruined due to tripod movement. My use has not been that extensive, and didn't include long lenses, but a Leica S isn't a tiny camera and its lenses are heavy.

I'm taking the 5 section travel legs and a P0 head on a walking trip. I'll let you know how it works out.

Matt
 

hcubell

Well-known member
Dan,

I have the same Gitzo and use it with a cube. The Novoflex setups are half the weight, and not as stiff. But I've not had a single frame ruined due to tripod movement. My use has not been that extensive, and didn't include long lenses, but a Leica S isn't a tiny camera and its lenses are heavy.

I'm taking the 5 section travel legs and a P0 head on a walking trip. I'll let you know how it works out.

Matt
Are you taking your Leica S on the walking trip?
 

MGrayson

Subscriber and Workshop Member
A perfect occasion for an X1D with the 30mm and 90mm lenses!
It would be if I liked using the X1D. Ditto A7RII. There are lots of smaller, lighter systems with great optics and lots of pixels. But if you don't like using a system, it's not worth bringing. I brought an A7II and Contax 24-85 to Iceland and was not happy at all.

Note: I'm not saying these are bad systems, or worse, or anything comparative - just that *I* like shooting the S more. It's pure indulgence.

--Matt (sorry for getting :OT:)
 

jotloob

Subscriber Member
Where to buy those Jürgen? I am especially interested in the left one.
Looks like a more modest priced alternative...
Hello Michiel

These goniometers can not be bought anywhere . They are my own "production" .
The idea is not my own idea , but our getdpi member GRZEGORZ PEDZICH influenced me very strong .
So I got two brass gonimeters via :::bay and assembled a minicube .
I was not really satisfied with the weight and looked for aluminium goniometers . No sucess .
But about 3 month ago , I suddenly found them through a dealer here in Germany .
It took quite some time till I got all the required parts , like bottom and top plate (GMT ASAP60) quick release plates (DPG-39) and the rotation heads . The blue and read ring are self made . I could have made the top and bottom plates myself , no problem , but getting a low number of parts anodized is very expensive . Therefore getting the GMT part was faster and cheaper .

I like to do mechanical works and it was great fun making and assembling these GONIOMETERS .

One big disadvantage of my two minicube60s is , that they are made for opto/electronic LABS and are precision driven . That means , you have to turn the adjustment knobs much more often to achieve a swing of say 10º in comparison to the ARCA CUBE (which I have) or the LINHOF , or the new ALPA GON .

ARCA SWISS will obviously launch a kind of minicube 60 (60mm in diameter) soon . Have a look at the P0 hybrid and just imagine the LEVELER , the new top part , as a mini cube .
This leveler , part number 860102 is cancelled . Waiting for the new model .

Yes it is true , I am a geared head slut .
 

hcubell

Well-known member
It would be if I liked using the X1D. Ditto A7RII. There are lots of smaller, lighter systems with great optics and lots of pixels. But if you don't like using a system, it's not worth bringing. I brought an A7II and Contax 24-85 to Iceland and was not happy at all.

Note: I'm not saying these are bad systems, or worse, or anything comparative - just that *I* like shooting the S more. It's pure indulgence.

--Matt (sorry for getting :OT:)
I understand. We all have different thresholds for pain and suffering. I prefer shooting my H2/IQ180 within 100 ft. of my vehicle. If I am going to hike for 2+ miles, however, there are other systems that I prefer, even if there may be a small compromise in terms of ultimate IQ.
 

Shashin

Well-known member
Dan,

I have the same Gitzo and use it with a cube. The Novoflex setups are half the weight, and not as stiff. But I've not had a single frame ruined due to tripod movement. My use has not been that extensive, and didn't include long lenses, but a Leica S isn't a tiny camera and its lenses are heavy.

I'm taking the 5 section travel legs and a P0 head on a walking trip. I'll let you know how it works out.

Matt
Probably really well. I have a very similar setup with a Pentax 645D and a carbon fiber tripod with a p0. I usually just walk with the camera mounted on the tripod and the tripod fully extending over my shoulder. (Although I still keep the camera strap around my neck because I do not trust the camera to not come off and I have gotten better at maneuvering without hanging myself with the strap.) I made two books walking around with that gear and covering several miles a day on not so flat terrain.
 

vieri

Well-known member
Arca-Swiss P0 Classic + Gitzo

I love my Gitzo 4433LS and Arca-Swiss P0 Classic. None of that Hybrid for me: it's great, I saw Erik's i the flesh when he came to my Workshop on Skye in March, but to me with its size and weight the Hybrid defies the purpose of a small, light and extremely strong head for which the P0 is just perfect! Here it is, taking a bow:



and here she is carrying the SL in style:



A truly amazing head. You can read my write up on it here:

https://vieribottazzini.com/2016/08/arca-swiss-p0-monoball-review.html

Best regards,

Vieri
 
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jotloob

Subscriber Member
OK. I will give that "funny" P0 head a try . Its on order .
In any case , Vieri , I will blame you .:banghead: :ROTFL: .
 

MGrayson

Subscriber and Workshop Member
The P0 is excellent. I haven't used the Cube much lately and the RRS heads are gathering dust. With a long lens I'd use the Uniqball to stay level, but otherwise, P0!

Matt
 

vieri

Well-known member
OK. I will give that "funny" P0 head a try . Its on order .
In any case , Vieri , I will blame you .:banghead: :ROTFL: .
Good to hear! Hope you'll enjoy it then! :thumbup::grin:

The P0 is excellent. I haven't used the Cube much lately and the RRS heads are gathering dust. With a long lens I'd use the Uniqball to stay level, but otherwise, P0!

Matt
Same here Matt, everything else has been sold once I got the P0 - I do landscape, so for hiking every once matters and the P0 has been a lifesaver :thumbup:

Best regards,

Vieri
 

MGrayson

Subscriber and Workshop Member
Vieri,

I'm still uncertain on the legs. If I did more long exposure, I'd probably feel, as you do, that a 5 lb. Gitzo was mandatory. I'm going to see if the lightest (2 lbs.) or medium (3 lbs) alternatives are adequate for the occasional dawn/twilight capture.

Best,

Matt
 

vieri

Well-known member
Vieri,

I'm still uncertain on the legs. If I did more long exposure, I'd probably feel, as you do, that a 5 lb. Gitzo was mandatory. I'm going to see if the lightest (2 lbs.) or medium (3 lbs) alternatives are adequate for the occasional dawn/twilight capture.

Best,

Matt
Matt,

makes sense, though I would also factor in your environment and your camera - if you shoot a S (medium heavy camera), and i.e. if you use it in a high-wind area, then I would recommend a heavier tripod even for occasional use; you wouldn't want your captures, even if just occasional, to be ruined by the elements :banghead: In my experience, for tripod work of any kind stability is a must, and the extra premium you pay in weight is, in fact, paying you back in image quality :thumbup:

Best regards,

Vieri
 
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